If your period is late, take a home pregnancy test if pregnancy is possible
If you are pregnant or might be pregnant, do not try to induce a period
See a healthcare professional if your period is more than 7 days late and pregnancy is not the cause
Maintain a regular sleep schedule
Reduce stress with rest, breathing exercises, or light activity
Eat regular meals and stay hydrated
Avoid extreme dieting or sudden weight loss
Avoid overexercising
Review any recent changes in birth control with a clinician
Ask a clinician about medications or supplements that may affect your cycle
Seek medical care if you have severe pain, very heavy bleeding, fever, or unusual discharge
Seek medical care if you have missed three periods in a row
Seek medical care if your cycles are suddenly very irregular
Do not take hormones or herbal remedies to force a period without medical advice